Web Press Trainee - Located in Brainerd, MN

Company: Bang Printing
Location: Wadena
Posted on: July 22, 2021

Job Description:

To assist the Press Operator in the operation of the press to ensure acceptable quality at maximum productivity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Quality

• Monitors pH and conductivity of fountain solution on presses
• Ensure work produced exceeds quality guidelines
• Fully understand and support company’s quality system
• Ensures all production specifications are met
• Ensure paper is properly loaded and prepared on all presses to eliminate downtime
• Ensures skids are properly marked for next operation prior to leaving the pressroom

Conscientious Supply Usage

• Use raw materials in a cost-effective manner aimed at reducing chemical/supply usage.
• Assist Press Operator in defining and addressing areas of high waste.
• Ensure water, rags and press chemicals are available for presses to ensure continuous operation.
• Empty soiled rag containers daily.
• Empty waste ink and chemical containers daily. Ensure that waste containment area is maintained and kept clean.
• Notify safety coordinator when chemical barrels are approaching full level.
• Ensure that all plates, stock, ink and proofs for the next job are at the press before previous job is completed to ensure quick start-up and minimal down time.

Productivity

• Ensure process project goals are met for make ready and run speeds.
• Ensure equipment is operating though shift change and lunch breaks.
• Provide feedback to Press Operator on areas of production concern.
• Provide backup and support to other presses in the event of the assigned feeder’s absence.

Maintenance

• Performs preventative maintenance on press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning and installation of rollers, and accurately record all maintenance performed in maintenance log.
• Work with Press Operator and maintenance department to ensure maintenance is performed in an effective timely manner.
• Maintains and reads Material Safety Date Sheets. Sees to proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Report all safety concerns to Press Operator.
• Assists in cleaning up and keeping immediate work area neat and orderly.

Administration

• Accurately record all production data in Real Time system on job tickets, load slips, ect.
• Ensure manufacturing area is neat, clean and organized.
• Perform necessary paperwork such as time sheets, code 2’s and vacation sheets in a timely manner.

Other Duties

• Problem solving
• Do regular maintenance and record that in the log book
• Understand, support and comply with company rules and polices
• Report and unsafe conditions to the supervisor
• Be aware of and comply with all lock out tag out procedures for your machine
• Write and record work orders as necessary
• Special projects as assigned
• Provide support to fellow employees
• Accurately detail issues to Press Operator for resolution

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Graphic arts and/or Technical School background beneficial
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good communication skills

Physical Demands

• Frequent long hours, 12 hour days
• Ability to lift 60lbs. on a regular basis
• Willing to work all shifts
• Hearing protection
• Gloves

CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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